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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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I just bought a 02 Auto WS6 Last weekend, and wondering if someone knows a good place to get work done on the car ? Honest, not gonna scam me.. Blah blah

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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where in va do you live
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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I live in Fairfax, I live in an apartment with no tools/ space to do anything.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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I'm in leesburg. I don't have a garage either though so I can't really help u out. I don't really have any experience with any place around here though I don't really have anything done to mine yet.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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What kind of work do you need done? It's hard finding a place up there that wont try to rape you.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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It'd be worth your time to travel to Warrenton to see John at Broadview Auto.

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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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LIke said above you should see John at broadview..
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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I'm with them.
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What do you want done? I have a shop in Winchester.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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[QUOTE=Need_a_Camaro;15865257]It'd be worth your time to travel to Warrenton to see John at Broadview Auto. QUOTE]

i dont know if this is true but i heard he doesnt work there anymore .....but if he does does work there , i would suggest there or moore automotive in fairfax

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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Feel free to give us a call. We have a ton of customers from VA
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 99twinturbofirebird
i dont know if this is true but i heard he doesnt work there anymore .....but if he does does work there , i would suggest there or moore automotive in fairfax

He most definitely does. I was just there last week to have my ecu reflashed to get rid of the VATS bs.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Need_a_Camaro
He most definitely does. I was just there last week to have my ecu reflashed to get rid of the VATS bs.
i stand corrected , i just heard it from someone else , so i wasnt sure
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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stick to a sponsor who knows these cars completely!!!!
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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+3 for John Broadview. He is top notch.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I have a shop in Winchester VA. Work at a Buick,Gmc truck Place in Leesburg VA during the week. Have over 10 years experience with Gm. Fully ASE cert tech. You can pm me with any questions.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Another vote for john at broadview, he's the owner so as long as their open he will be there. Really stand up guy and good at what he does.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by thechef
stick to a sponsor who knows these cars completely!!!!
If only people would follow this advise the first time.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Frans96SS
If only people would follow this advise the first time.
Originally Posted by thechef
stick to a sponsor who knows these cars completely!!!!
not everyone needs to be a sponsor of the almighty ls1 tech to know these cars inside and out.

another vote for john @ broadview in warrenton, be it tuning or any type of mechanical work on any of my cars. his prices are fair for the time he spends.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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I like John at Broadview. He's very thorough and too fair, I think. He should charge people more and give himself a raise.
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